Semarang Hotels
Semarang is a city along the northern coast of the Island of Java, Indonesia. It is the capital of the Province of Central Java and also Indonesia's fifth largest city. It was a major port during the Dutch colonial era. The name of the city, Semarang, may have originated from the concatenation of the words "asem" (tamarind) and "arang" (rare). Another version is that Semarang originated from Chinese word Sam Po Lang (San Bao Loong), meaning the city of Sam Po (Admiral Zheng He).
A coastal city, Semarang is blessed with tropical climate and cool sea breeze. The northern part of the city is built on the coastal plain while the southern parts, known as Candi Lama and Candi Baru, are on higher ground. Major landmarks in town include Simpang Lima, a large five-way intersection surrounded by shopping malls and other commercial establishments.
There are lot of temples and churches to see here and among them is the Gereja Blenduk, which is the eldest Christian Church in Central Java and built by the Dutch community in 1753. It displays the Church architecture of the 18th century with its huge dome and a baroque organ inside the building. Near the Church are some other buildings from the Dutch colonial era. Another popular spot is Gombel, which lies on the hill and its fresh air and picturesque landscape is spellbinding. In the evening, people take a walk or just sit outdoors to relax while enjoying the panoramic vista of the city and the harbor.